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Real-Time Lessons Learned from John Toussaint at the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit

Kainexus

I'm here at the 2019 Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit in a keynote with John Toussaint, MD, the Executive Chairman of the Board at Catalysis.

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What Other Industries Have Learned from Lean Manufacturing

Kainexus

Lean manufacturing is a business methodology that is based on tools and techniques implemented at Toyota in their post-WWII efforts to improve the quality of its automobiles. Visits to Toyota to observe Lean manufacturing in action are common to this day. Visits to Toyota to observe Lean manufacturing in action are common to this day.

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How African organizations can manage the continent’s scientific brain drain

Christensen Institute

Compounding Africa’s struggles with an inadequate healthcare system, the continent is dealing with a scientific brain drain problem that demands attention. Leaning into these questions and others can help leaders develop employment experiences that match the importance of the work these African scientists are doing.

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The 5 Most-Needed Qualities for Leadership in Healthcare

CMOE

The healthcare industry is complex and dynamic. In fact, the opportunity for improvement in healthcare is estimated to be more than $500 billion. Clearly, there are many opportunities for growth, and healthcare leaders are looking for innovative ways to capitalize on this potential. Unique Demands Healthcare Leaders Face.

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Using Lean Innovation in the Product Development and Commercialization Process

Moves the Needle

Lean Innovation doesn’t begin and end with product development. The most mature organizations deploy integrated lean innovation practices across the product lifecycle. How does the role of healthcare providers differ by country? Businesses must learn first , rather than merely executing on the plan. The list goes on.

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What the Cannabis Business Needs in Order to Thrive

Business and Tech

I hope our industry leans into the good we’re doing for society, because that message will resonate and motivate. One of the most significant barriers to the growth of the medical cannabis market involves the lack of healthcare provider engagement. Do you think healthcare providers will be receptive to medical cannabis education?

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Problem Solving at Cleveland Clinic

Kainexus

I'm well into day two of the Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit in Washington D.C., You can check out what I learned about their tiered huddles in yesterday's session here. and while there are 8 breakout sessions to choose from right now, I came back to the coldest room in the hotel for more Cleveland Clinic.